Weather, Clouds And Rain, Sun And The Seasons

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This quiz will go over the topics we discussed in class regarding weather, clouds, seasons.

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1.

What causes the seasons?
- A.
  
  The sun moves closer to the earth during certain times of the year.
- B.
  
  The sun is hotter during different parts of the year.
- C.
  
  The earth is tilted so different parts get more direct sunlight during different parts of the year.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
2.

Barometric Pressure is measured using a
- A.
  
  Thermometer
- B.
  
  Anemometer
- C.
  
  Psychrometer
- D.
  
  Barometer
3.

Which of the following is not related to weather:
- A.
  
  Precipitation
- B.
  
  Wind speed and direction
- C.
  
  Pollen count
- D.
  
  Temperature
4.

Which one of the following statements is FALSE:
- A.
  
  Weather results from the movement of air and changes in temperature, air pressure and humidity.
- B.
  
  Weather is caused by air that stays in the same place for a long time.
- C.
  
  A weather report can include temperature, humdity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, cloud cover and precipitation.
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

Fog can not form without_____________air.
- A.
  
  Cold
- B.
  
  Freezing
- C.
  
  Warm
- D.
  
  Room temperature
6.

A warm air mass slides over a cold air mass. This type of front can cause precipitation in the form of rain, sleet, or snow.
- A.
  
  Cold front
- B.
  
  Warm front
- C.
  
  Occluded front
- D.
  
  Stationary front
7.

Neither cold air nor warm air advances or moves. Where the two fronts meet, temperatures do not change and gentle winds occur.
- A.
  
  Warm front
- B.
  
  Cold front
- C.
  
  Stationary front
- D.
  
  Occluded front
8.

A cold air mass and a warm air mass move toward each other. The warm air gets lifted over the top of the cold air and forms clouds. This often results in heavy rain or snowstorms.
- A.
  
  Warm front
- B.
  
  Occluded front
- C.
  
  Cold front
- D.
  
  Stationary front
9.

Colder air forces warm air upward, which closes off warm air from Earth's surface.
- A.
  
  Stationary front
- B.
  
  Warm front
- C.
  
  Cold front
- D.
  
  Occluded front
10.

__________is the condition of the air in a particular place at a specific time.
- A.
  
  Heat
- B.
  
  Pressure
- C.
  
  Weather
- D.
  
  Moisture
11.

WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN TYPE OF CLOUDS?
12.

WHAT IS THE INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE?
13.

THE ATMOSPHERE IS MADE UP OF GASES. WHAT IS THE MAIN GAS FOUND IN THE ATMOSPHERE?
14.

WHAT IS THE SOUND THAT OCCURS AS AIR EXPANDS RAPIDLY WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES?
15.

WHAT CAUSES WATER TO CHANGE FORM?